Engels, Working Women, and Socialist Feminism
Engels’ sharp critique of the patriarchal family and the institution of marriage remains extremely powerful today.
Declaration: On International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
On this day – November 25 – working class women across the world raise their voices against patriarchal violence, exploitation and oppression.
BJP-Ruled States Once Again Raise the Bogey of Love Jehad
This, despite several Supreme Court observations on a person’s right to choice as elucidated in the Constitution; also: HC Overturns ‘Conversion Only for Marriage’ Judgment Yogi had Cited to Justify ‘Love Jihad’ Law.
Only 36 Countries Have Not Criminalised Marital Rape, India Is One of Them
An exception to Section 375 of IPC (that defines rape) specifically excludes acts of sexual violence in marriage from the ambit of rape. This exception is violative of the fundamental rights of equality, dignity and privacy of women.
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Marxism and Intersectionality
Review of Ashley Bohrer’s book, “Marxism and Intersectionality: Race, Gender, Class and Sexuality under Contemporary Capitalism”.
The Fight for Abortion has been the Struggle of Polish Women for Generations
Last week’s ruling in the Constitutional Court placing further restrictions on abortion access in Poland sent a shockwave through society and brought tens of thousands on to the streets in protest.
Women Lead Protest in Odisha’s Jharsuguda Against Vedanta Plant
Odisha’s Jharsuguda is witnessing massive protests owing to rampant rampant issues of displacement and loss of livelihoods, along with pollution.
Dalit Women Face Brunt of Caste Battles, State Neglect
Crimes against all women are on a rise but Dalit women suffer the double discrimination of gender and caste. Across India, cases of rape against SC women increased by 37%, and of assault by 20%, over the four years to 2019.
Reading Anand Teltumbde in the Wake of Hathras
In his books, the writer – now in jail – demonstrates how caste atrocities are the result of deep-rooted societal structures.